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Pecan pie vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pecan pie and arugula

  • Pecan pie is richer in selenium, manganese, copper, and vitamin B1, yet arugula is richer in vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for arugula is 40% higher.
  • Arugula has a lower glycemic index than pecan pie.

Food types used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe and Arugula, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +117%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.46mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 50% 40% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +273.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.437mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +89.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3263.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1330.1%
Contains more WaterWater +370.3%
Contains more OtherOther +16.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
19% 11% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22718.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1690%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pecan pie Arugula
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Arugula DV% diff.
Vitamin K 108.6µg 91%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 0.319g 36%
Fats 22.2g 0.66g 33%
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 0.049g 28%
Selenium 12µg 0.3µg 21%
Calories 412kcal 25kcal 19%
Saturated fat 3.989g 0.086g 18%
Folate 26µg 97µg 18%
Manganese 0.712mg 0.321mg 17%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 15mg 16%
Carbs 52.2g 3.65g 16%
Copper 0.211mg 0.076mg 15%
Calcium 32mg 160mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.044mg 12%
Sodium 262mg 27mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.086mg 7%
Potassium 133mg 369mg 7%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Phosphorus 94mg 52mg 6%
Magnesium 26mg 47mg 5%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.47mg 5%
Protein 4.9g 2.58g 5%
Vitamin A 82µg 119µg 4%
Choline 15.3mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 0.305mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.073mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.479mg 0.437mg 1%
Net carbs 52.2g 2.05g N/A
Iron 1.48mg 1.46mg 0%
Sugar 2.05g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pecan pie Arugula
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Pecan pie
41%
Arugula
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
28%
Arugula

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 235mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.903g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arugula
Arugula is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/nutrients
  2. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.